Mizoram Gk

Comprehensive Overview of Mizoram

Formation & History
Mizoram, meaning "Land of the Mizos," became a full-fledged state of India on  February 20, 1987 . Before that, it was a union territory from  1972 to 1987 . This transition followed the  Mizo Accord of 1986 , which ended decades of insurgency led by the Mizo National Front (MNF). In the pre-British era, the region was known as the  Lushai Hills .

Geographical Profile
Mizoram is a landlocked state in Northeast India, sharing borders with three Indian states (Assam, Manipur, and Tripura) and two countries (Bangladesh and Myanmar). It is a largely mountainous region with an average elevation of about 1,000 meters.

• Highest Peak :  Phawngpui  (Blue Mountain), at 2,157 meters.

• Longest River :  Tlawng  (also called Dhaleswari).

• Climate : Humid, subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, averaging about 2,500 mm per year.

Administration & Politics

• Legislative Assembly : Unicameral, with  40 seats .

• Parliamentary Representation :  1 seat  in the Lok Sabha and  1 seat  in the Rajya Sabha.

• First Chief Minister :  Laldenga  (Note: Another source mentions  Ch. Chhunga ; for competitive exams, Laldenga is more widely recognized as the first CM after statehood).

Culture & Society
Mizoram has a rich and vibrant tribal culture, heavily influenced by Christianity.

• Major Religion : Christianity (about 87%).

• Major Festivals :  Chapchar Kut  (spring festival),  Mim Kut  (harvest festival), and  Pawl Kut  (post-harvest festival).

• Famous Dance :  Cheraw  or the Bamboo Dance.